Key Features
- Quartz-synthesised digital tuning – Provides accurate station selection and stable reception without the drift associated with older analogue tuning systems.
- FM, MW and LW reception – Offers three traditional radio bands, including long-wave reception.
- 39 station presets – Allows favourite radio stations to be stored for convenient access.
- Selectable RF and IF settings – Helps optimise reception when dealing with weak signals or interference from nearby stations.
- FM fine-tuning facility – Allows small frequency adjustments for improved reception under certain conditions.
- Stereo and mono FM modes – Mono reception can be useful where weak signals produce excessive stereo noise.
- Clear fluorescent display – Shows tuning information alongside reception and operating indicators.
Design Highlights
The ST-G70L is more sophisticated than its relatively straightforward appearance might suggest. Technics incorporated adjustable radio-frequency and intermediate-frequency circuitry to give the tuner greater flexibility when receiving stations under different signal conditions.
The selectable IF bandwidth is particularly useful. Narrower filtering can improve rejection of neighbouring stations, while the normal setting is better suited to strong, interference-free signals.
Contemporary reviews also recognised the ST-G70L’s reception facilities, making it an interesting choice for enthusiasts who still enjoy traditional FM broadcasting.
Technical Specifications
Sources: Technics ST-G70L service manual, Radiomuseum and contemporary Hi-Fi Choice documentation.
- Manufacturer: Technics
- Model: ST-G70L
- Type: Quartz-synthesised stereo tuner
- Period: Late 1980s
- Reception bands: FM, MW and LW
- FM frequency range: 87.5–108MHz
- MW frequency range: 522–1611kHz (9kHz steps)
- LW frequency range: 155–353kHz
- Station presets: 39
- FM distortion: 0.015% mono / 0.02% stereo
- FM signal-to-noise ratio: 72dB mono / 66dB stereo
- Stereo separation: 55dB at 1kHz
- Tuning: Digital quartz synthesiser
- Reception adjustments: RF/IF selection and FM fine tuning
- Audio output: Stereo analogue line output
- Aerial connections: FM and AM
- Dimensions: 430 × 93.5 × 288mm
- Weight: 3.5kg
Radio Reception Note
The ST-G70L is an analogue radio tuner and does not receive DAB or internet radio. Reception quality will depend on local transmitter coverage and the aerial connected.
Why Buy From Us
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Summary
The Technics ST-G70L offers an affordable way to add FM, MW and LW reception to a traditional hi-fi system. Its quartz tuning, station presets and reception adjustments give it useful functionality beyond that of a basic radio tuner.
This listing is for one Technics ST-G70L stereo tuner, in A4 top-marked condition, checked by Andrew.
Please feel free to get in touch with any questions prior to purchase.
